Category: Law Firm Pro Bono

We are constantly amazed and inspired by the brilliant pro bono work being done every day to improve and save lives. Despite the passion and generosity of pro bono lawyers, we continue to confront a persistent access to justice crisis. In response, the legal community has been experimenting with innovative approaches to close the justice gap. A key component of innovation, however, must be evaluation. Our friend Jonathan Asher of Colorado Legal Services once said that the problem with legal assistance is that it has “too many uncritical lovers and too many unloving critics.” Now more than ever, pro bono

Labor Day is often spent as the last relaxing Monday before jumping into a new school year and saying goodbye to long, warm summer nights. Yet, it is important to take a moment to recognize the significance of this holiday; it honors the American Labor Movement and all the contributions that workers have made to the prosperity, strength, and well-being of this country. Although immense progress has been made, many work environments are far from perfect. Racism, discrimination, and the wage-gap persist. Pro bono lawyers have a critical role to play in protecting workers’ rights and helping workers secure fairer

An experienced immigration attorney in Philadelphia, Valentine Brown leads the pro bono program at Duane Morris*†. She recently spoke with us about the firm’s pro bono work, including efforts on behalf of immigrants, veterans, “juvenile lifers,” and more. Learn what motiviated a pro bono client to write: “My attorneys became and still are my best friends.  They are compassionate human beings, who understand perfectly the intricacies of the law and are aware of the stress that legal proceedings can have on an individual.” Take 45 minutes to listen to PBI’s interview with Valentine on the latest episode of the Law

Dozens of law firms have become Law Firm Pro Bono Project members for 2017-2018.  These firms have publically demonstrated their leadership and commitment to pro bono and access to justice. As a member firm, you will have exclusive access to resources to help ensure the health and vitality of your pro bono program, such as expert (confidential) consultative services; discounted registration for every individual from your firm attending the PBI Annual Conference; free webinars; and access to the Project’s members-only section of our Resource Clearinghouse. Our customized advice can help your firm develop or restructure its pro bono governance and